Blood Tribe Department of Health

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The Blood Tribe Iitakamotsiipiohsopi Recovery Community is currenlty looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). If yo...
05/22/2026

The Blood Tribe Iitakamotsiipiohsopi Recovery Community is currenlty looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). If you are looking for a role where your work truly matters and you want to help build something that changes lives, Apply with us!

For more information on current job opportunities click on the Blood Tribe Iitakamotsiipiohsopi Recovery Community please visit the BTDH website job board link: https://www.btdh.ca/careers/?search_keywords=&selected_category=-1&selected_jobtype=-1&selected_location=blood-tribe-recovery-community

The Community Health Social Committee hosted a Blood Tribe Department Volleyball Tournament that ran from February to Ap...
05/21/2026

The Community Health Social Committee hosted a Blood Tribe Department Volleyball Tournament that ran from February to April this year. Departments registered, and games started February 19th, 2026, with the Championship game held on April 30th, 2026. BTDH Community Health and BTDH Facility Ops ended up together in the final. Facility Ops came out on top as champions.

A huge thank you to Blood Tribe Recreation for partnering with us and letting us use the Multi-Purpose court at noon. Congrats to BTDH Facility Ops, and thank you to all the Blood Tribe departments listed below for submitting a team and participating.

Social Committee (Ankush Kumar, Heather Fox, Hilary Payne, Jolee Davis, Cailin Smith)
Blood Tribe Recreation

Join us for the National Indigenous Peoples Month Opening Ceremonies, hosted by the Blood Tribe Department of Health. Th...
05/20/2026

Join us for the National Indigenous Peoples Month Opening Ceremonies, hosted by the Blood Tribe Department of Health. This year’s theme, “Embracing Cultural Safety”, focuses on the patient's experience, where unique Indigenous histories, identities, and worldviews are honored.

Date: June 2, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Kainai Continuing Care Centre

There will be information booths from the BTDH and the Provincial Health Agencies. Scan the QR code and take part in online activities on Together4Health.

Come down to Community Health during their May kidney check clinic.Date: May 21, 2026Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PMLocation: C...
05/20/2026

Come down to Community Health during their May kidney check clinic.

Date: May 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Community Health (ATCO Trailer)

Contact Corrine for appointment at 403-737-3933.

We want to send out congratulations to all Red Road Reclamation runners who took part in the Relay for Recovery. The Red...
05/19/2026

We want to send out congratulations to all Red Road Reclamation runners who took part in the Relay for Recovery.

The Red Road Reclamation Relay for Recovery organizer, Dustin Dick, brought together Treaty 7 runners who covered 611km across Blackfoot territory, starting and ending in Siksika, and including Tsuut’ina, Piikani, and Blood Tribe/Kainai.

The Red Road Reclamation Run is a grassroots recovery movement that promotes, supports, and raises awareness of the recovery journey taken by runners and is supported by communities, volunteers, runners, families, and the Nations visited.

The mission of the Red Road Reclamation focuses on the recovery movement, One Goal, Many Nations.

“We set out to bring Nations together through one shared goal, to carry a message of recovery, hope, healing, and unity, and to bring that message home.” Red Road Reclamation – Recovery Movement.

For more information visit the Red Road Reclamation – Recovery Movement’s website and social media.

A special shout out to the BTDH employees who participated as runners- Cherie Shot Both Sides, Troy Many Fingers, Myles Many Fingers, and Ellie First Rider.

Don’t miss out on the next Blood Tribe Department Tournament! After the amazing turnout and positive feedback from our r...
05/19/2026

Don’t miss out on the next Blood Tribe Department Tournament!
After the amazing turnout and positive feedback from our recent Blood Tribe Dept Volleyball Tournament, we’re excited to keep the department tournaments going!

Next up: DODGEBALL
Starts June 2, 2026
Registration Deadline: May 26th, 2026, by 4:30pm

To register, please email your:
• Team name/Department
• Team roster
• Captain’s contact information
ankush.k@btdh.ca
cailin.s@btdh.ca
Registration fees can be dropped off at Community Health with Cailin Smith or Ankush Kumar.
Cash only.
Fees will go toward supplies/equipment and the tournament trophy.

Get your teams together — we’re looking forward to another great tournament!

Blood Tribe Department of Health non-essential offices will be closed on Victoria Day, May 18, 2026. Offices will reopen...
05/15/2026

Blood Tribe Department of Health non-essential offices will be closed on Victoria Day, May 18, 2026. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

All essential services will be open, including Blood Tribe Emergency Services, Bringing The Spirit Home, Wellness Crisis On-Call Services, Long Term Care, and the Lethbridge Wellness Shelter.

Visit btdh.ca/contact for contact information for all essential services.

Spring cleaning season is here — but so is the risk of hantavirus exposure. Before cleaning sheds, barns, cabins, or oth...
05/14/2026

Spring cleaning season is here — but so is the risk of hantavirus exposure. Before cleaning sheds, barns, cabins, or other spaces where rodents may have been, take precautions to protect yourself and your family. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is rare, but it can become serious very quickly. Learn the symptoms, risks, and safe cleaning practices with the following information.

For further information please contact BTDH Community Health at 403-737-3933.

Please be advised of the following important changes to the Medical Transportation program and Non-Insured Health Benefi...
05/13/2026

Please be advised of the following important changes to the Medical Transportation program and Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) services.

Off-reserve clients are now required to deal directly with the Edmonton Referral Unit for all medical transportation needs. Please contact the Edmonton Referral Unit directly for any medical transportation requests or reimbursements going forward. The number to the Edmonton Referral Unit is 1-800-514-7106.

Reimbursement forms can now be submitted online for faster processing.

Reimbursement forms are available online please visit the NIHB website here: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1592232608805/1592234588002

Physical (paper) reimbursement forms remain available through the Medical Transportation office for those who need them.

Express Scripts Canada delivers Health Information and Claims Processing Services on behalf of Indigenous Services Canada’s NIHB Program. Community members using Express Scripts are encouraged to begin submitting their receipts for reimbursement through the online portal.

A step-by-step instructional video on how to submit reimbursements online can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTVT9z4AVzs&list=PLTCE9TPbxAW4nqGU5-U7z0WzWttaUiVsp&index=5

All other NIHB requests and information including dental care, vision care, medical supplies and equipment, mental health counselling can call 1-800-232-7301. Have your full name, date of birth, and 10-digit treaty number ready when calling for services.

Please contact our Medical Transportation office if you have questions or concerns please call 403-737-2604 or visit our website: https://www.btdh.ca/2026/05/13/community-notice-updates-to-medical-transportation-and-nihb-services/

Don't miss out on the Community Health Sexually Transmitted Blood Born Infections (STBBI) programming happening today un...
05/13/2026

Don't miss out on the Community Health Sexually Transmitted Blood Born Infections (STBBI) programming happening today until 3:00 PM.

It’s essential to stay on top of your health by getting tested regularly and being up to date on your immunizations.

Dates: May 13, 2026
Time: 10:30AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Levern Clinic – Mobile Unit in Parking Lot

The STBBI Program offers free & confidential testing and routine immunizations. There are also free safer s*x supplies during business hours.

No appointment necessary for today’s Adult Clinic. For more information call Community Health to speak to an STBBI nurse at 403-737-3933.

BTDH Celebrates Our Amazing Nurses During National Nurses WeekThe Blood Tribe Department of Health (BTDH) proudly recogn...
05/11/2026

BTDH Celebrates Our Amazing Nurses During National Nurses Week

The Blood Tribe Department of Health (BTDH) proudly recognizes and celebrates the dedicated nurses who care for our community every day. Your kindness, patience, and dedication make a lasting difference for the lives of so many across the Kainai Nation.

BTDH currently has over 40 Registered Nurses, 14 Licensed Practical Nurses, 1 Clinical Nurse Educator, 3 Nurse Managers, 2 Directors, and 1 CEO, who all have expertise in the nursing field. Bonnie Weasel Moccasin is our longest serving Nurse Manager with 34 years and 7 months; Registered Nurses Sandra Scout (20 Years), Shauna Scout (19 years); Director Lori Healy (28 years) and Sandra Shade (26 years).

Our nurses play a vital role in promoting health and wellness for our Nation. Through their knowledge, commitment, and kindness, they help our community members and families navigate their health and wellness with dignity and care.

BTDH extends our heartfelt gratitude to all nurses for the important work you do and for the positive impact you make for our community.

We apologize if we may have missed any photos of our nurses in this post.

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